Best 3 Wide Eyed Owl Cupcakes Recipes

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Are you looking for a fun and delicious treat to make with your family and friends? Wide eyed owl cupcakes are the perfect choice! These adorable cupcakes are sure to be a hit with people of all ages. With their big, round eyes and fluffy feathers, they're almost too cute to eat. But don't worry, they taste just as good as they look!

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

OWL CUPCAKES



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Looking for fun ideas for a kid's birthday party, a bake sale, or to celebrate Halloween? Try these cute owl cupcakes that are extremely easy to make. All you need are cookies, some M&Ms, and a little creativity!

Provided by Nesrine

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cupcake Recipes     Holiday

Time 1h2m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 cups white sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
½ cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup hot water
¾ cup heavy whipping cream
1 ½ tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1 ½ cups mascarpone cheese
2 tablespoons mascarpone cheese
7 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ cup white sugar
48 chocolate sandwich cookies (such as Oreo®)
48 brown candy-coated milk chocolate pieces (such as M&M's®)
24 orange or yellow candy-coated milk chocolate pieces (such as M&M's®)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 muffin tins with paper liners.
  • Combine 2 cups sugar, flour, 1 cup cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a bowl.
  • Whisk buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract in a large bowl. Add flour mixture; mix until well-combined. Pour in hot water; stir until batter is smooth. Divide batter evenly among muffin tins.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 12 minutes. Transfer cupcakes to a wire rack and let cool completely, about 20 minutes.
  • Whip 3/4 cup plus 1 1/2 tablespoon heavy cream in a bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Fold in 1 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons mascarpone cheese, 7 tablespoons cocoa powder, and 1/4 cup sugar gently to make frosting.
  • Spread 1 tablespoon frosting over each cooled cupcake.
  • Twist chocolate sandwich cookies open, leaving all cream filling on 1 side. Place 2 cookies, cream filling-side up, on each cupcake to make owl eyes. Place a brown milk chocolate piece on each cookie to create pupils. Insert an orange or yellow milk chocolate piece in the center to make a beak.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.1 calories, Carbohydrate 46.4 g, Cholesterol 46.7 mg, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 291.3 mg, Sugar 29.1 g

WIDE-EYED OWL CUPCAKES



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These whimsical treats are sure to bring smiles. They look and taste great-whoooo wouldn't love them? -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package cake mix of your choice (regular size)
1 can (16 ounces) vanilla frosting
24 Nutter Butter cookies
1/2 cup Froot Loops
1/4 cup chocolate frosting
Assorted candies: candy corn, butterscotch or chocolate chips
48 ginger thin cookies

Steps:

  • Prepare and bake cake batter according to package directions for cupcakes; cool completely. Frost cupcakes with vanilla frosting. , On each cookie, attach Froot Loops with chocolate frosting for eyes. Cut off yellow end from candy corn. With chocolate frosting, attach candy corn for beaks and butterscotch chips for ears. , Cut a slit in each cupcake and carefully insert cookie owls. For wings, press rye chips into white frosting.

Nutrition Facts :

HALLOWEEN OWL CUPCAKES



Halloween Owl Cupcakes image

Treat your guests with these creative cupcakes that are made using Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ chocolate cake mix, frosting and icing - perfect dessert for Halloween.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ milk chocolate cake mix
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box
1 container Betty Crocker™ Whipped fluffy white frosting
1 tube (4.25 oz) Betty Crocker™ yellow decorating icing
48 semisweet chocolate chips
24 pieces candy corn

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups.
  • Make and bake cake mix as directed on box for cupcakes, using water, oil and eggs. Cool 10 minutes; remove cupcakes from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 20 minutes.
  • Spoon white frosting into decorating bag fitted with round plain tip #804 or #4T (with 3/8-inch opening). Squeeze bag to pipe 2 large rounds, sides touching, on each cupcake to look like owl face. Pipe yellow decorating icing in center of rounds for eyes. Top with chocolate chips for pupils. Press candy corn between eyes for beak.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211, Carbohydrate 30 g, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 203 mg

Tips:

  • Use room temperature ingredients for better emulsification and a smoother batter.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy for a more airy cupcake.
  • Gradually add the eggs to the batter, one at a time, to prevent curdling.
  • Do not overmix the batter; overmixing can result in tough cupcakes.
  • Line the cupcake pan with cupcake liners to prevent sticking and for easier cleanup.
  • Fill the cupcake liners only 2/3 full to allow for expansion during baking.
  • Bake the cupcakes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
  • Store frosted cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
  • For a fun presentation, decorate the cupcakes with owl-themed sprinkles, candies, or edible eyes.

Conclusion:

These wide-eyed owl cupcakes are a delicious and whimsical treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their moist chocolate cake, creamy vanilla frosting, and adorable owl faces, these cupcakes are sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike. So next time you're looking for a fun and easy dessert to make, give these wide-eyed owl cupcakes a try!

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